"good law" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} good law (uncountable)
  1. (law) A legal statute, regulation, or judicial decision that is considered still valid and applicable. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-good_law-en-noun-Z7RbZoGz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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